Prepare against Jiri Jirka
IM · Czechia · World #2,307 classical · FIDE ID 311731
Our database contains 1,219 games by Jiri Jirka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Jirka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Jirka before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,367 | 2,460 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,419 | 2,451 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,456 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,219 | 523 | 280 | 416 | 42.9% |
| As White | 614 | 287 | 126 | 201 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 605 | 236 | 154 | 215 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Jirka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Jirka's side.
First moves as White (614 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 559 | 91.0% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 7.0% | 65.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 2.0% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Jirka usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Jirka usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Jirka usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Jirka usually continues g3 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Jirka usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Jirka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 290 | 98.6% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 187 | 97.9% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Jiri Jirka's chess games
All 1,219 games by Jiri Jirka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 523 wins, 280 draws, 416 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 183 | 73/39/71 | 39.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 108 | 49/23/36 | 45.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 82 | 42/17/23 | 51.2% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 59 | 27/18/14 | 45.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 16/1/16 | 48.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 30 | 17/6/7 | 56.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 12/2/1 | 80.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 183 | 67/43/73 | 36.6% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 114 | 48/31/35 | 42.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 12/7/12 | 38.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Alexander Huzman | 2,601 | chT-ISR 1112 | D11 |
| Nov 2012 | Vasily Yemelin | 2,574 | chT-CZE 1213 | C58 |
| Dec 2017 | Jan Krejci | 2,570 | ch-CZE Blitz | E11 |
| Dec 2019 | Tomas Polak | 2,555 | ch-CZE Blitz | D15 |
| Apr 2007 | Ashot Anastasian | 2,552 | 8th ch-EU | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2006 | 33 | 10.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-CZE U18/20 | 2003 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,367 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 1995 | 27 | 17 | 1,862 |
| Cartak GM | 2005 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,388 |
| Wch U20 | 2003 | 26 | 12 | 2,287 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2019 | 17 | 7 | 2,357 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1999 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,333 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lukas Cernousek (17 games) · Jan Bernasek (14 games) · Pavel Simacek (13 games) · Tomas Polak (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Jirka's chess games?
1,219 games by Jiri Jirka, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jiri Jirka has played.
What does Jiri Jirka play on the first move as White?
Across 614 games with White in our database, Jiri Jirka opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Jirka answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jiri Jirka play as White?
As White, Jiri Jirka's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (183 games, 39.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (108 games, 45.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (82 games, 51.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 614 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Jirka play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Jirka most often plays: Slav Defense (183 games, 36.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez (114 games, 42.1% win rate); Italian Game (33 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 605 games.
What is Jiri Jirka's FIDE rating?
Jiri Jirka is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,419 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jiri Jirka played?
Our database contains 1,219 games by Jiri Jirka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 523 wins, 280 draws, 416 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Jirka?
1,219 games by Jiri Jirka reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.